I'll blame it on the nesting instinct, but boy have I been on an organizing streak. A little here a little there. The other day was my bathroom and closet.
I started with the bathroom drawers. I had just been to the dollar store and found some nifty drawer organizers.
Here are our drawers before:
Here are our drawers before:
My husband has taken up running and has a ton of these energy things for long distances, but they have taken over.
Start by taking everything out of the drawer and going through it. I think this is a crucial step in almost any organizing project. I found that a bunch of the things in my drawer could be more at home elsewhere. A good cleaning was in order too, especially for my husband's drawer. There was tons of debris from his electric razor, yuck.
I actually found some velcro at the dollar store too and it is super sticky! That saved a bunch on this project, velcro can be pricy!
Then I put everything back in an organizer and as an added bonus, a spot of velcro on the bottom so they don't slide around the drawers.
Much better!
I also attacked my closet and drawers, but I'm not sure I'm ready to share my underwear drawers on the internet. I started on the nursery yesterday by taking out some of Andrew's old clothes out of boxes and washing them. I assembled the crib and I'm just getting things in order. It feels so much better to know that at the very least I've got a bed and clothes for this little baby should he/she decide to come early (but not too early!).
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Seeing these nice and organized drawers motivates me. Thanks for sharing!
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Glad I could motivate you. It feels so much better when it's organized and done. Good luck!
DeleteOoh I love a good organization project! Great job, Alex! I popped over from Making the World Cuter. Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks Abby. I love organization too. The trick is getting the hubs to keep it organized :D Have a great week!
DeleteSuper idea, my bathroom drawers look like a mess. Thanks tons for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteWho's bathroom drawers don't look like a mess? I can't keep my bottom drawers organized for the life of me. Mostly because my toddler likes to play with my blow dryers, but still it's hard!
DeleteVelcro! I need this for my silverware drawer so that doesn't slide around. I love these ideas. Stopping by from Hope Studios.
ReplyDeleteYes, velcro is the little secret. I've used it in drawers all over the house since. So glad I could help!
DeleteOh yes! I really need to take a weekend and organize! Thanks for linking up at HickoryTrail
ReplyDeleteAngela
Thanks for hosting each week! Glad you liked the project, good luck with your organizing!
DeleteI love your idea of adding Velcro so they stay in place!
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yes, it helps soo much! Thanks for stopping by Kristin. Have a great day!
DeleteLove the idea of velcro - genius!
ReplyDeleteMichelle @ On A Wing And A Prayer
It makes all the difference of things sliding around or staying put. Thanks for your comment Michelle, have a great day!
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Thank Monica! I missed linking up last Friday but I've made a note and will be sure to come by this week to link up. Thanks for the invite!
DeleteI love some organization! VERY NICE! I found you through one of the link ups! I'm over at http://lifefrommylaptop.com I'm getting back into blogging after taking a year off.
ReplyDeleteI do too, thanks Alyssa! And thanks for stopping by, have a great weekend!
DeleteLoooove the organizing streak! So glad you are feeling up to it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary. Hope I inspired you ;) Have a great week!
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